Is Thameslink the Gatwick Express?

Gatwick Express is a trading name of Govia Thameslink Railway Limited.



No, Thameslink and Gatwick Express are not the same, although both are operated by the parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). The Gatwick Express is a dedicated "premium" non-stop service that runs exclusively between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria Station, taking about 30 minutes. In contrast, Thameslink is a regional commuter line that runs through central London, stopping at Gatwick as part of a much longer route. Thameslink trains are often slightly cheaper and connect the airport to stations like London St Pancras International, Farringdon, and London Bridge, making them a better choice if you are heading to the City, the Eurostar, or North London. While the Gatwick Express is faster if your final destination is Victoria, Thameslink provides much more flexibility and a wider range of central London destinations, though the trains can be more crowded during rush hour as they serve regular commuters as well as airport travelers.

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The Gatwick Express (GX) is perhaps most known for shuttling travelers back and forth between central London and Gatwick Airport. However, the train's route map also extends south of Gatwick to include trips to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and finally, the seaside resort town of Brighton.

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Thameslink is another noteworthy option to travel between Gatwick and London. Gatwick route trains of Thameslink stop at several stations in London, including St Pancras, which makes it an attractive option for visitors staying in North London. It is also a cheaper option than Gatwick Express.

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Thameslink is a 24-hour main-line route in the British railway system, running from Bedford, Luton, St Albans City, Peterborough, Welwyn Garden City, London Blackfriars and Cambridge via central London to Sutton, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Rainham, Horsham, Three Bridges, Brighton and East Grinstead.

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London Gatwick has the best ?train ?connections of any airport in Britain? as we connect passengers to 120 train stations directly and over 700 within just ?one ?change. The ?train ?station ?can be found ?at the South Terminal, just a five minutes walk from both departures and arrivals.

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Gatwick Express offers a non-stop rail service between the airport and London Victoria in central London. Trains generally run two times an hour and take around 30 minutes.

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Usually, it takes around 49 minutes to travel from London to Gatwick Airport by train, however the fastest services can get you there in as little as 28 minutes. As there are around 810 direct trains running on this popular route each day, you don't need to worry about making any changes along the way.

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If you're travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, please be aware that there are two fares in operation. If you travel on the Gatwick Express you will be charged the more expensive but flexible 'any permitted' fare. If you travel on Southern you will be charged a lower fare.

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Coach Bus Transfers By far the cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is via coach. National Express and easyBus offer coaches that run 24/7 and can cost as little as £10 if booked in advance. Unfortunately, the cheapest option is also the slowest option.

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It costs between £9.50 and £21.80 to take a train one way between London and Gatwick using an Oyster card, depending on the time of day and train company. Insure your trip now! Protect your holiday before you travel.

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